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    Jul 8, 2007, 12:04 PM
    Water presssure switch
    I am interested in obtaining info on a Gould water pump model BF03S. I replaced the switch (20/40) and can't seem to get more than 14 PSI after installation. I know theere is water I the well and the pump was primmed.
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    Jul 8, 2007, 05:21 PM
    Click on; http://www.goulds.com/pdf/RJETPARTS.pdf to see the specs on your shallow well pump. What PSI is your bladder tank set at? If it's set too high it will give you the problem you describe. Good luck, Tom
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